Pocahontas
Which Englishman did Pocahontas marry in 1614?
John Rolfe
Who was John Smith?
Captain John Smith was an adventurer, soldier, explorer and author.
Where did Chief Powhatan come from that has a long name?
Werowocomoco
What is Ship Biscuit?
It is a biscuit that doesn't spoil and that is very hard that you soak in the water to make edible.
What is Pocahontas known for?
She helped the struggling English settlers in Virginia survive in the early 1600s.
What were the major works of John Smith?
John Smith published additional writings including The Generall Historie of Virginia (1624) and The True Adventures and Observations of Captain John Smith (1630).
Who are native Americans?
A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
When did the settlers arrive in Jamestown?
1607
One enduring legend associated with Pocahontas holds that she saved the life of which English settler?
John Smith
What was John Smith's Role?
He was the early leader of the Jamestown Colony
What was the name of the region the Powhatan Indians lived in?
The Coastal Plain Region(Tidewater)
What did the settlers of Jamestown hope to find?
Gold & Silver
What Native American tribe did Pocahontas come from?
Motoaka
What did John Smith and the other settlers eat that they soaked in water,and that doesn't get spoiled?
Ship Biscuit
How did the Powhatan Indians move around from place to place? (transportation)
For transportation, they walked and paddled canoes.
Why is Jamestown important?
The settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Why was Pocahontas taken captive in 1613?
Argall declared Pocahontas was being held as ransom for the return of stolen weapons and English prisoners held by her father.
What did John Smith go to Jamestown for?
In Jamestown. In 1606, Smith became involved with the Virginia Company of London's plan to colonize Virginia for profit,and King James had already granted a charter.
Name the jobs of the Powhatans.
Although all Powhatan Indians used basic tools, the men generally hunted, fished and made tools.
Why did England want to start a colony in the new World?
It was an opportunity to make money